Taqueria EL Rey
3427 SW Darwin Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34953 · Permanent Food Service · License 6602969
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 30 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 11 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Found with bread for customers in 3 door standing cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live on prep table. Employee actively trying to remove and cleans and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Server.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Kitchen sink has 3 containers. employee washed items in hand sink. Education provided.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
At all kitchen sinks. Employee put soap at 1 sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic11
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Raw beef and raw chicken in 3 door standing cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Food stored on floor.
Cooked vegetable on floor. Cook removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Shelf behind tortillas maker.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Back area of kitchen.
Repeat violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Throughout Kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Where kitchen tile is in disrepair.
Repeat violation
Hole in or other damage to wall.
In front of walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In kitchen.
Light not functioning.
1 light bulb under hood.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.